Residents of Bale Trading Centre in Kayunga district have requested government to help them in fighting jiggers, which have of late invaded their area.
Our Kayunga correspondent reports that the jiggers have already killed one of the residents and another is currently on the brink of death.
The Bale Sub County Chief Magidu Mukalya confirmed the death of Kizito and said one of the residents Zziwa cannot walk.
One of the residents Sarah Nampewo said the jiggers were brought to the area by a deceased mad man one Kizito.
A Health Official in the area Eric Kalule called for cleanliness among the residents.
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